Branch Manager, Financial Services & Sales Growth

Sanlam Limited; Makhanda; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanlam Developing Markets (SDM), a subsidiary of Sanlam Life Limited, invites a senior leader to drive strategy, sales and service excellence from its Makhanda base in South Africa. The role focuses on planning, activation, and risk management across the retail financial sector.

The successful candidate will ensure FAIS/FSCA compliance, lead teams, and foster a customer-focused, high-performance culture while delivering sustainable business results.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) is required.
• FAIS RE5 and RE1 qualifications are required.
• 120 Wealth Management credits or a tertiary FSCA-recognised qualification.
• Class of Business compliant per product category (annual).
• CPD compliant; meet the minimum experience requirements.
• Meet fit and proper requirements.

Responsibilities

• Strategy development and business planning.
• Activations.
• Sales and operational effectiveness.
• Establish and drive a service culture.
• Compliance, quality and risk management.
• Monthly planning and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Sales leadership

Insurance knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Customer service management

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

120 Wealth Management credits or FSCA qualification

FAIS RE5 & RE1

Class of Business compliant (annual)

CPD compliant

Fit and Proper Requirements

Job description

Sanlam Developing Markets (SDM), a subsidiary of Sanlam Life Limited, invites a senior leader to drive strategy, sales and service excellence from its Makhanda base in South Africa. The role focuses on planning, activation, and risk management across the retail financial sector.

The successful candidate will ensure FAIS/FSCA compliance, lead teams, and foster a customer-focused, high-performance culture while delivering sustainable business results.